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#521 Exposing the Bullsh*t in the Fitness Industry, The WORST Training Split & More w/ Dr. Mike Israetel

from Joe DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show

This week Joe welcomes Dr. Mike Israetel (world-renowned sport scientist and the co-founder/Chief Content Officer of RP Strength) to the Industrial Strength Show! Highlights from this information-packed episode include: What currently pisses Dr. Mike off most about the fitness industry; Gary Brecka's misinformation; The most important factors for building muscle; Dr. Mike's thoughts on "TRT dads"; How to train optimally when you're pressed for time; The brutally honest truth about muscle and longevity; How to maintain/develop power as we age; How to get the most strength/power carryover from your sled work; The 2 things that Dr. Mike believes are important for hypertrophy (but are NOT currently backed by research); Volume recommendations for the "average Joe" looking to build muscle; The best and WORST training splits; "Age-related" changes that Dr. Mike has made to his training...and Much MORE! *For a full list of Show Notes w/ Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS Iron Business Weekend @ DeFranco's Gym! @drmikeisraetel Renaissance Periodization Youtube channel Magic Spoon

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